IATA, International Post Corporation ink MoU for cross-border airmail networkByFebruary 19, 2020: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Post Corporation (IPC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote the development and expansion of safe, secure, accessible and high-quality airmail and air cargo services to help their respective members provide quality solutions aligned to consumer needs. Ensuring customers get their packages on time while safety and security in postal air transport are maintained is the main priority for posts and air transport operators alike. IATA and IPC intend to work together in seven specific areas:Improving the security, handover, carriage, delivery, and settlement of airmail between postal operators and air carriers. “For more than 10 years, the cooperation between airlines and postal operators has enhanced processes and increased visibility of airmail transport. IPC is a cooperative association of 25 member postal operators in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 19, 2020 05:48 UTC